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Training program linked to less hand eczema for hairdressers
“The lack of primary prevention of OHE in hairdressing vocational schools may be a missed opportunity in the prevention of the disease.”
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Apremilast may have some cardiometabolic benefits in patients with psoriasis
The trial does help answer the question of whether apremilast can induce weight loss ... something that earlier trials suggested.
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Presence of community health workers linked with better results in patients with T2D
Blood sugar levels decreased and more patients moved toward self-care when people who came from the patients’ community joined a primary care...
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Children with sickle cell anemia not getting treatments, screening
Annual screenings are recommended as is treatment with hydroxyurea, but only about half of affected children are getting lifesaving care.
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AAP guidance helps distinguish bleeding disorders from abuse
Laboratory testing of bleeding cannot always rule out abuse, just as a history of trauma may not rule out a bleeding disorder or other medical...
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The potential problem(s) with a once-a-year COVID vaccine
Remarks, from “capitulation” to too few data, hit the airwaves and social media.
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AGA clinical practice update: Expert review on managing short bowel syndrome
Twelve new best practice advice statements reflect the evidence for definition, diet, drugs, and education surrounding the relatively rare...
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Endoscopy experts review training, assessment evidence
Review aims to simplify challenges for educators and clinical endoscopists with a review of tools and techniques and assessment methods.
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Exercise may counteract genetics for gestational diabetes
First-time pregnant women who had a high polygenic risk score and low physical activity had significantly higher odds of developing gestational...
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Vaccine hope now for leading cause of U.S. infant hospitalizations: RSV
New data show a universal immunization strategy with nirsevimab could substantially reduce the health and economic burden for U.S. infants in...
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Watching TV, using computer have opposite ties to dementia risk
Study finds that actively using a computer is linked with reduced risk.
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Atrial cardiopathy linked to 35% higher dementia risk
Older adults with atrial cardiopathy may have up to 35% higher risk for dementia even before symptoms develop.
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Prenatal test can cut time, cost of finding chromosomal abnormalities
The new test can get results in hours instead of days or weeks at a fraction of the cost of current tests, researchers say. Incorrect numbers of...
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Postpartum depression risk higher with family psych history
The risk for PPD was almost twice as high for mothers who have any psychiatric disorder in their family history compared with mothers who don’t....
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Guidelines: Convalescent plasma not recommended for most hospitalized with COVID
In their new guidelines, the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies says convalescent plasma is most effective early after...